Maggie Watson – författare

Management of Clinical Depression and Anxiety provides a brief set of clinical guidelines for handling clinical depression and anxiety in cancer patients. Using a practical toolkit format, this volume covers a variety of topics including: assessment methods, treatment methods, psychiatric emergencies and disorders, policies, service and ethical issues, confidentiality, and communication issues. Self-assessment quizzes round out each chapter, and the volume concludes with an appendix of patient screening tools.Part of the Psycho-oncology Care: Companion Guides for Clinicians series, this highly readable, concise pocket guide is an ideal resource for oncology clinicians and mental health professionals training in psycho-oncology to use as a quick reference in everyday practice.

Sexual Health, Fertility, and Relationships in Cancer Care provides clinical management guidelines for the impact of cancer and oncology treatments on sexual health, fertility and relationships. Employing a practical toolkit format, this volume addresses a spectrum of key topics including: provision of onco-fertility and sexual health support, LGBTQ+ issues, support for adolescents and young people, effective psycho-educational/psycho-sexual interventions, and managing relationships for individuals and couples. Part of the Psycho-oncology Care: Companion Guides for Clinicians series, this concise pocket guide is an ideal resource for cancer medical specialists, psycho-oncologists in training, specialist nurses/nurse consultants, and allied health professionals to use as a quick reference in everyday practice. Pitched at intermediate to advanced level skills, this companion guide can be used as a standalone, or alongside existing oncology and psycho-oncology training programs.

Psycho-Oncology in Palliative and End-of-Life Care provides expert advice and clinical management guidelines on the impact of advanced cancer and its treatment on the life and wellbeing of a patient in palliative and end-of-life care. Employing a practical toolkit format, this volume addresses a variety of key challenges including: discussions of death and dying, poor prognoses, wishes and values of the dying person, advance care plans, anxiety, demoralization and problems with coping, depression and delirium, the needs of partners, children, families, and caregivers, and spiritual and bereavement care. Each chapter considers presenting symptoms, differential diagnoses and assessment methods to achieve the best diagnosis, so that a detailed formulation can be developed for each person that guides a comprehensive management plan. Each section concludes with professional and service issues ranging from ethical dilemmas, legal requirements, cultural needs, and training and service development issues, through to basic human rights. Part of the Psycho-Oncology Care: Companion Guides for Clinicians series, this concise pocket guide is a resource for oncology specialists, psycho-oncologists in training, consultant nurse specialists and nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals to use as a quick reference in everyday practice. Pitched at intermediate to advanced level skills, this companion guide can be used as a standalone, or alongside existing oncology and psycho-oncology training programs.

Psycho-Oncology in Cancer Survivorship and Health Promotion provides expert guidance and clinical management strategies focused on the post-treatment phase of cancer care. Written in a practical handbook style, it addresses a wide range of challenges faced by survivors, including psychological concerns such as anxiety, adjustment disorders, fear of recurrence, and depression. It also explores cognitive impairment, practical matters like returning to work or study, financial stressors, and the impact on carers, partners, and families. Additional topics include the unique needs of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors, as well as rehabilitation, health promotion, self-management, and the spiritual and cultural dimensions of care.Each chapter outlines presenting symptoms, differential diagnoses, and approaches to screening and assessment, enabling clinicians to develop detailed formulations and comprehensive management plans tailored to individual needs. The reference tool is designed to support accurate diagnosis and effective intervention across a variety of psycho-oncological scenarios.Concluding sections in each chapter address professional and service-related considerations, including ethical dilemmas, legal obligations, cultural sensitivities, and workforce development. As part of the Psycho-Oncology Care: Companion Guides for Clinicians series, this concise reference is ideal for oncology specialists, psycho-oncologists in training, nurse consultants, and allied health professionals. Suitable for intermediate to advanced practitioners, it can be used independently or alongside formal oncology and psycho-oncology training programs.